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MO SJR85
Joint Resolution
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Coleman
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot (or special election) adding three new sections to Article III of the Missouri Constitution
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Declares that nothing in Missouri's constitution or laws may be construed to establish a right to possess or distribute child pornography or engage in criminal racketeering activity as defined by federal law
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Grants the General Assembly and all local/municipal governments explicit authority to outlaw and punish child pornography possession/distribution and criminal racketeering, overriding any conflicting state constitutional provisions
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Creates universal standing allowing any person to bring suit against individuals who violate federal child pornography or racketeering laws
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Requires courts to award injunctive relief and reasonable attorney's fees to prevailing plaintiffs in such civil suits
Legislative Description
Creates provisions relating to the offenses of distribution of child pornography or criminal racketeering in the violation of federal laws
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
1/27/2026